Literary Analysis

The theme of a story is ...

• the problem the character is facing.

• the location of the story.

• how the main character solves his problem.

• the lesson or big idea the author is trying to teach about.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A short story often has

• Several animals

• One character

• One main theme

• Many direct themes

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which response would be the best introductory paragraph for the following prompt:

In a well developed essay, analyze the theme of "The Landlady." Explain how the author uses mood to develop a theme.

• The theme was developed by the mood.

• The theme is that you should not trust everyone.

• The short story, "The Landlady," has a theme which shows us that looks can be deceiving.

• The story "The Landlady" uses mood to create a theme, and I'm going to tell you how now.

Should you talk about your opinions when analyzing literature?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is a simile?

• Comparing two things

• Comparing two things using like or as

• Comparing two things without using like or as

• None of the above

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which is an example of a simile?

• His room was a hurricane of a mess.

• His room looked as if a hurricane came through it.

• The hurricane screamed through the town.

• The door was ripped away by the hurricane.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning of this simile?

"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."

• The mom has hot flashes

• The mom gets angry when the chores aren't done

• The mom talks loudly when she is angry

• The mom spits when she talks

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is personification?

• The repetition of a vowel sound

• The repetition of a consonant

• Giving human characteristics to non human things

• An exaggeration

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of the following example of personification?

"The camera loves me!"

• I own an expensive camera

• My photos are always good

• I'm good at photography

• People like taking my picture

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

She sells sea shells by the sea shore is an example of?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4